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New Zealand’s endangered bird Kākāpō population jumps to 325 after 90 chicks join count, but a new problem emergesThe population of New Zealand's endangered kākāpō has dramatically increased from 51 to 325 birds, thanks to a fruitful breeding season tha...- In 1985, Harrison Ford bought an 800-acre ranch along Wyoming's Snake River. 41 years later, 389 acres remain protected by conservation easements as wildlife habitat nowHarrison Ford’s Wyoming ranch became much more than a private retreat after he purchased an 800-acre property along the Snake River in 1985...
- Rob Walton donates $115 million to Arizona State University for conservation school focused on saving planetArizona State University has secured a groundbreaking $115 million gift to launch the Rob Walton School of Conservation Futures. This innov...
- In 1991, Intel co-founder Gordon Moore paid $6 million for 24 Woodside acres; 30 years later, his estate placed the property under a permanent conservation easementIn 1991, Gordon and Betty Moore acquired Mountain Meadow, a historic estate nestled in Woodside, California. They dedicated significant res...
- In 1967, Robert Kearns patented a windshield wiper that paused between sweeps; Ford later used the idea, and a jury awarded him $10.2 million in 1990In the 1960s, inventor Robert W. Kearns developed a groundbreaking windshield wiper system featuring intermittent operation. After Ford app...
- NCM 2.0 launched with Rs 767 cr outlay to protect India’s coastsUnion Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav launched guidelines for the National Coastal Mission 2.0 on Wednesday. The mission aims to enhan...
- Ford CEO Jim Farley strikes cautious note on Chinese automakers, says Europe is 'too late'Ford's CEO Jim Farley urged careful consideration of how Chinese automakers enter the US market and warned against potential negative impac...
- In 1967, Robert Kearns patented a windshield wiper that paused between sweeps; Ford later used the idea and paid him $10.2 million in 1990In 1967, Robert Kearns invented the electronic intermittent wiper system, securing a patent for his innovative design. When Ford utilized h...
- In the 1970s, schoolteacher Jeanne Paisley bought 128 New York acres because she wanted space; 40 years later, the forests and fields were protected from developmentJeanne Paisley purchased land in Richford, New York, which she wanted to preserve for her family. Years later, she placed a conservation ea...
- Motivational Quote of the Day by Harrison Ford: “I am not the first man who wanted to make changes in his life at 60 and… – Timeless life lessons from an inspiring quote on growing older, second chances, transformation, confidence and why age is just a number by the American actorQuote of the Day by Harrison Ford delves into the courage to embrace change and start a fresh chapter at any stage of life. It indicates th...
- John Lennon's Beatles-era guitar vanished for more than 50 years before resurfacing in a British attic; the forgotten instrument was valued at up to £647,000John Lennon’s Beatles-era Framus 12-string Hootenanny guitar has made a comeback after disappearing for over 50 years. The instrument, also...
- Ford suddenly halts F-150 production at Michigan and Kansas City plants; thousands of workers told to stay home. Here's whyFord has halted or reduced F-150 production at its Michigan and Missouri plants because of a supplier-related parts shortage. Around 3,500 ...
- Yvon Chouinard attended 2017 Chile land donation signing; a year later, the deal added 10 million acres to national parklandsYvon Chouinard joined a significant conservation effort in Chile which led to the creation of new national parks. In March 2017, an agreeme...
- In 1843, a Mexican woman fought to preserve this 5,600-acre ranch. Nearly 200 years later, another woman is protecting the California propertyThe Spanish Ranch has endured wars, changing ownership, economic pressures and the transformation of California around it. Now, the family ...
- Perdue Farms invested $300,000 in Chesapeake Conservation in 2023. The project reached 40 farmers and cut Nitrogen, Phosphorus and sediment pollutionA three-year project is helping poultry farmers in Pennsylvania, Maryland and Delaware protect the Chesapeake Bay from farm runoff. Forty f...
- Kamala Harris steps up midterm campaigning as 2028 ambitions remain in focusKamala Harris is increasing her campaign appearances for Democrats while considering a presidential run. Her visits to Michigan, Nevada, an...
- Trump, Mamdani plan to meet in New York during president's upcoming UN visitUS President Donald Trump will meet New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani. They will discuss issues affecting the city and its residents. This...
- Two Virginia retirees are turning their farms into wildlife corridors. Transformed nearly 2,500 acres are now protectedIn Virginia's Shenandoah Valley, retired farmers are revolutionising private lands into essential wildlife corridors that reconnect isolate...
- In 1999, Metallica's James Hetfield bought a 1,150-acre Marin ranch, then gave up development rights. 19 years later, 1,000 acres were protected as working agricultural land foreverFor Hetfield and his family, the decision was also presented as a way to maintain agriculture and the scenic character of the ranch. In a s...
- The Wrigley family spent 56 years reshaping Catalina Island after buying it in 1919; in 1975, they gave 42,135 acres away to protect the California islandIn 1919, William Wrigley Jr. acquired the Santa Catalina Island Company, and his family dedicated the next 56 years to managing the island,...
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